Gainesville airport authority selects new CEO
Mehrlich serves at Texarkana Regional Airport.
Business
Gainesville’s Fire Neural Network wins from $1M pool at Verizon, MIT prize
Prize awarded Friday from pool of more than 200 companies.
Long-time KISS 105.3 owner remembered at Gainesville gathering
Doug Gillen led station for 40 years.
‘Toughest kid on the block’: ADA lawsuit dismissed against Satchel’s Pizza
Other owners settled with three local cases ongoing.
Gainesville brothers open 2 indoor golf clubs with third planned for Alachua
Future Country Club provides private golf simulator access.
Data shows U.S. economy grew much slower than expected in fourth quarter
The U.S. economy saw slower-than-expected growth in last year’s fourth quarter, as it faced disruptions from 2025’s record-long government shutdown and a decrease in government spending. America’s gross […]
Palms Medical Group receives Gilchrist County Business of Year award
Award presented at recent chamber banquet.
South Florida automotive group sells Audi Gainesville
New owner is a company from Texas.
WildFlowers music festival in Melrose approved by Alachua County commission
Supporters, opponents packed the county chamber.
Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce focuses on future after December adjustment
New chair said corrections worked.
Mainstreet’s 2025 Community Impact Report
Looking back on an eventful year in local news.
DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go to open in Gainesville next week
First 100 customers to receive free fresh pasta card for use on next visit.
Columbia County hires Lake City native to oversee tourism
Gray served as CEO of Cajun Bayou Tourism.
Derrick: Mainstreet Daily News launches weekly podcast
Audio local news delivered to your device.
12-acre Gainesville commercial plaza sold for $16 million
Plaza contains Planet Fitness, Winn-Dixie.
Bricks & Minifigs LEGO store to open in Gainesville on Jan. 31
Store features new, used and retired LEGO sets, mini figures and more.
Da King of Krabs seafood opens in Newberry
Restaurant features crabs, oyster, burgers and butter galore.
Gainesville’s Dream on Purpose finds permanent home in time for $200K deadline
Local nonprofit preps to enter second decade of service.
Rotary Club of Gainesville announces its 2026 Ethics in Business Award winner
Jorge Villalobos of The Best Restoration receives award.
The Oaks Mall avoids power disconnect following $125,000 in unpaid bills
GRU was ready to pull plug on Monday.
Gainesville’s Tomlinson Motor Company expands to St. Augustine
Sunday Drive to become family-owned business’s second dealership.
Alachua County to welcome multiple new restaurants in 2026
Restaurant additions coming following 2025 openings and closings.
Experts share tips for financial readiness in 2026
Advice includes building savings, adopt tax-planning strategies and reviewing insurance coverage.
‘This is art’: Lor Kebab crafts Persian cuisine in downtown Gainesville
Chef finds inspiration from Iranian province.